Rear facing camera with decent battery life?

[Arjimlad]

I have this one

https://magicshineuk.com/product/se...mnEDrfikyP89D0jpzh994_G9ehst5l28aAuH2EALw_wcB

It doesn't have sound.

The app is OK although my phone won't now play videos downloaded via the app, so I use a card reader which works fine.

The runtimes are as per the spec, in my experience. It's a solidly-made unit. Seatpost mount only. Nice quality footage.

 

[Darius_Jedburgh]

That has a nice small mount which would fit. What is video quality like? Vibration etc?

 

[Arjimlad]

That has a nice small mount which would fit. What is video quality like? Vibration etc?

It has no stabilisation, but it is sufficient for reporting/incident purposes.

See
View: https://youtu.be/2U0qGSmuSpw
for example.

 

[Darius_Jedburgh]

Thanks. That looked nasty. Did plod do anything?

 

[Arjimlad]

Thanks. That looked nasty. Did plod do anything?

"positive outcome".... I expect a notice of intended prosecution.

 

[Darius_Jedburgh]

Going back to the Varia I have seen these holders which would solve the problem.
Trouble is I have no idea how stable or secure the are. Anyone seen these in use?

 

[Dogtrousers]

Going back to the Varia I have seen these holders which would solve the problem.
Trouble is I have no idea how stable or secure the are. Anyone seen these in use?

Yes, I was going to mention that I'd seen those on the road. I look out for these kinds of thing. But I don't have any experience of one.

While they may be fine for the varia radar, I'd worry about how bouncy they would be for a camera.

However, years ago I did once attach a gopro to a Topeak wedge in a similar (but much more bodgy) way. I only used it for stills. The quality was OK.

 

[Darius_Jedburgh]

I could strap the bag tight easily enough. The reviews seem good if they can be believed.

 

[CAESAR AVGVSTVS]

Any chance of a photo of how you fix it to the bike?
I have a small bag under my saddle but it doesn't leave a lot of space. I'm worried that I haven't enough room and may have to change how I carry my tools/tubes.
If I mount it too low then the rear wheel may obstruct it.

 

[Darius_Jedburgh]

Thanks. That looks like it might just fit now I've used an old toe strap to strap my bag nice and tight.

 

[Darius_Jedburgh]

OK. A decision has been made.
I have read maybe half a dozen reviews of the Varia and they all say that the camera and camera app are not worth the money.
The radar doesn't interest me so I decided to give it a miss (and save a fair wodge of cash).
I chose instead the TOO DVR80.
Ordered from Madison/Freewheel at a price more than £40 less than Amazon want. Order placed yesterday afternoon at 3.30 and it arrived today at breakfast time. Thought that was pretty good.
Been out and ridden some 45 miles with it and so far so good. Video quality is excellent and stills obtained from it are also very good.
Given that the sun is shining for once picture quality is fine. What it will be like in tomorrow's thunderstorms is also known - I won't be going out.
Minimal obvious vibration so damping must be decent.
Only real let down is UI which is a bit basic, but now that it is set up I suspect that I'll hardly touch it other than if an incident occurs.
Came with two mounting brackets so switching between bikes is simple.

What I'll say in 6 months is another question but as of now I'm happy with it.

 

[Arjimlad]

OK. A decision has been made.
I have read maybe half a dozen reviews of the Varia and they all say that the camera and camera app are not worth the money.
The radar doesn't interest me so I decided to give it a miss (and save a fair wodge of cash).
I chose instead the TOO DVR80.
Ordered from Madison/Freewheel at a price more than £40 less than Amazon want. Order placed yesterday afternoon at 3.30 and it arrived today at breakfast time. Thought that was pretty good.
Been out and ridden some 45 miles with it and so far so good. Video quality is excellent and stills obtained from it are also very good.
Given that the sun is shining for once picture quality is fine. What it will be like in tomorrow's thunderstorms is also known - I won't be going out.
Minimal obvious vibration so damping must be decent.
Only real let down is UI which is a bit basic, but now that it is set up I suspect that I'll hardly touch it other than if an incident occurs.
Came with two mounting brackets so switching between bikes is simple.

What I'll say in 6 months is another question but as of now I'm happy with it.

Good to know!